Member Benefits

Join RPN to gain access to purchasing tools, cutting edge news, networking opportunities, and more.  View our Membership Brochure for more information.

Responsible Purchasing Guides

Our guides outline the scope and impact of responsible purchasing, and provide model purchasing policies and practices. They are available online or in print. Each guide includes:

• A social and environmental issues overview
• Best practices for implementing a responsible purchasing program
• Model policies and specifications
• Explanations of standards and certifications
• A list of products meeting our recommended criteria
• The latest responsible purchasing news

Expert Advice

RPN offers a variety of communications channels to learn from and network with peers and experts.

• Online Discussions Forums—network with your peers; share solutions; and discuss current products, policies, specs, and standards.
• RPN Support—RPN staff and partners are available for direct consultation via phone and email to provide product, policy, and specification advice.

Events & Seminars

RPN hosts events online, in-person, and teleconference workshops covering a range of cutting edge purchasing topics. Fees vary, but RPN members are entitled to free or discounted registration.

Extern Placement Program

We place Responsible Purchasing Externs in a limited number of RPN Member organizations each year. All members are eligible to apply to host an RPN-financed Extern.

Publications

Members receive a complimentary copy of our annual Ecomarkets report surveying trends in responsible purchasing. Members also have access to an online library of books, videos, articles, and slide presentations available at low or no cost.

Press

• Membership Certificate—your attractive, personalized certificate serves as a testament to your commitment to responsible purchasing.
• Media outreach—RPN staff work closely with the media to ensure positive coverage of the responsible purchasing efforts of our members.
• Logo—use the RPN logo to promote your commitment to responsible purchasing on websites and documents.
• Awards—the Responsible Purchasing Awards recognize extraordinary leadership and innovation in socially and environmentally responsible purchasing.

Advocacy

RPN is a national advocacy voice for our members. We work with industry to improve product supply, and influence policy-makers to adopt practical measures to encourage the best responsible purchasing practices.

Speakers & Consultants

Find expert speakers and consultants on a range of responsible purchasing topics for events and projects.

Job postings

Post and search online procurement job listings free of charge.

Member Directory

Network with other RPN members through our online member directory, accessible by members only.